Classes

Home School and After-school Classes

Art and science classes at Seven Directions Institute are offered September 12th through June 1st. All classes run weekly on a month to month payment schedule. Enrollment is ongoing.

Classes are available in drawing, painting, digital photography, animation and sculpture. KidStudio, our unique student led program, offers kids the chance to blend all the materials and tools at Seven Directions into one creative adventure. Additionally, Seven Directions offers thematic classes geared to teens, home school kids, and adults. Classes are available for kids 4 and older.

Please use the class descriptions below to learn more about our diverse class offerings. To view a full schedule of all our programs offered, use our calendar schedule.

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Home School

The HomeSchool Program offers art instruction which combines art history and studio art. The projects range from clay and mixed media sculpture to painting, drawing and digital arts. Instruction is thematic and cooperative learning is emphasized.
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BEGINNING MONDAYS - 1:00PM-3:00PM

ADVANCED TUESDAYS - 1:00PM-3:00PM

Live Draw

Draw from life, explore a new dimension. The LiveDraw class is unique because students draw from live animals and 3D models of sports/action figures, mythical creatures, flowers, and many others. Students work with both traditional drawing media and cutting-edge digital tools, including tablet PCs and digital drawing tablets. Instruction covers the gamut of drawing skills and concepts.
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MONDAY - 4:00PM-6:00PM

Kid Studio is one of our most popular classes. Children will use a wide variety of materials and resources to explore new techniques in art making. New projects are introduced regularly in short mini lessons designed to expand each child's creative inquiry. The possibilities are limitless!
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TUESDAY - 3:30PM - 5:30PM

Advanced Digital Art and Photography

Advanced digital art and photography is geared towards students looking to take their digital projects to the next level. Create your own logos, letterheads, custom brushes and learn tricks and techniques that professionals use. This class is recommended for students who have completed a year of Beginning Digital Art and Photography.
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For kids 8 years and older
TUESDAY - 4:00PM - 6:00PM

Animation Studio

Animation is now Filmmaking and Animation! Kids can make all kinds of movies, not just stop motion animation. Four new HD camcorders, high end editing stations, and studio lighting equipment is now available at Seven Directions. Learn More or Sign Up>>

WEDNESDAYS - 4:00PM-6:00PM

Digital Art & Photography

Digital art and photography is an introduction to the digital realm for students. Utilizing the school's digital arts center, kids will learn the fundamentals of digital photography and incorporate their original photographs into artwork made on the tablet computers. Students will work in a variety of photo editing programs including Painter XI and Adobe Photoshop.
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For kids 8 years and older
THURSDAYS - 4:00PM-6:00PM

Study Studio

Come to Seven Directions for homework help, test preparation, binder organization and study skills. Bring your school assignments and work side by side with a certified teacher in a creative, fun environment. Access to computers and high speed wireless internet throughout the studio. Working on a presentation? Let us help you create an eye-catching display using the several art supplies available here at the studio!
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THURSDAYS - 3:00PM-6:00PM

Custom Classes

Custom classes are available for groups of 8 or more students. Customize a lesson plan to meet your group's interests. Select from a wide range of projects! Please call or email for details and availability.